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Month: November 2009

“Our Place in the Cosmos” by Symphonies of Science.

30 November 2009 grant b 0

So. They’ve done it again. Carl Sagan (and a host of other cosmologists) now have soul. I mean, they had soul all along, but thanks to the miracle of modern vocoders, you can now sing … Read the rest ““Our Place in the Cosmos” by Symphonies of Science.”

Science Art: Mantis Shrimp by R.A. Lydekker.

29 November 2009 grant b 0

The mantis shrimp, Stomatopoda, is one of the most terrifying sea creatures under three feet long. At least to me. They move exceptionally fast and have lots of spiky, sharp parts that are… Read the rest “Science Art: Mantis Shrimp by R.A. Lydekker.”

And now, a robot plays Patsy Cline.

27 November 2009 grant b 0

If I tried to tell this as a story, you’d think I was making it up.

A sound artist wired together an old floor lamp, some motors and a couple microprocessors to create this:

I don’t… Read the rest “And now, a robot plays Patsy Cline.”

Clara Rockmore plays “The Swan,” Saint-Saens.

26 November 2009 grant b 0

Dreamy.… Read the rest “Clara Rockmore plays “The Swan,” Saint-Saens.”

Prez sends science schooling rocketing.

25 November 2009 grant b 1

Discover’s Bad Astronomy blog celebrates a new effort to teach more science:

I was particularly excited to hear Obama announce an annual science fair to be held at the White House!

… Read the rest “Prez sends science schooling rocketing.”

Note: Improved mix of “A Strong Enough Lie.”

24 November 2009 grant b 0

It’s 11 p.m. Eastern, so I’m claiming this as still the 23rd, and I’m submitting a vastly improved mix of“A Strong Enough Lie.” Drums are now matched to … Read the rest “Note: Improved mix of “A Strong Enough Lie.””

SONG: A Strong Enough Lie

23 November 2009 grant b 0

SONG: “A Strong Enough Lie” (To download: double right-click & “Save As”)

ARTIST: grant.

SOURCE: “Vanished Persian army said found in desert”… Read the rest “SONG: A Strong Enough Lie”

Science Art: Light-Toned Deposits in Noctis Labyrinthus (ESP_014353_1685)

22 November 2009 grant b 0



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Image courtesy of NASA/JPL/University of Arizona. It’s part of their project called HiRISE in which they’re taking photographs of Mars. High Resolution… Read the rest “Science Art: Light-Toned Deposits in Noctis Labyrinthus (ESP_014353_1685)”

Test-tube T-bones.

20 November 2009 grant b 0

They’ll change the world, says H+, an online magazine that can’t get enough of the fake steak concept:

In-Vitro Meat… will appear in 3-10 years as a cheaper, healthier,

… Read the rest “Test-tube T-bones.”

The Crocodile Goat of Majorca

19 November 2009 grant b 0

Discovery tells the strange story of the island-dwelling goat that was more like a reptile than a mammal:

The tiny goat, which stood about 19 inches tall at the shoulder, took on characteristics

… Read the rest “The Crocodile Goat of Majorca”

Love is envy (chemically).

18 November 2009 grant b 0

Science Daily reveals the chemical link between passionate desire and passionate jealousy:

Previous studies have shown that the oxytocin hormone has a positive effect on positive feelings.

… Read the rest “Love is envy (chemically).”

A job better than programming…

17 November 2009 grant b 0

The DaniWeb IT forum offers proof that, for at least one skilled professional, prostitution is a better way to pay the bills than programming:

Dr Magnanti is a developmental neurotoxicology

… Read the rest “A job better than programming…”

Don’t bother cheering up. You’re better off that way.

16 November 2009 grant b 0

No, really. Despair… sweet, sweet despair… sometimes, the Daily Telegraph says, it’s just stupid to be hopeful. And, the BBC adds, every so often, gloom is as good as… Read the rest “Don’t bother cheering up. You’re better off that way.”

Science Art: First view of Earth as Rosetta approaches home

15 November 2009 grant b 0



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This is a different way of looking at planet Earth. It’s an image from the ESA’s Rosetta spacecraft. The sliver of land you see on that crescent is the South… Read the rest “Science Art: First view of Earth as Rosetta approaches home”

Limpid moon.

14 November 2009 grant b 0

NASA inspires my hopes again. I’ll look up at the moon and know there’s water up there:

“The full understanding of the LCROSS data may take some time. The data is that rich,”

… Read the rest “Limpid moon.”

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